Managing the retail supply chain: merchandising strategies that increase sales and improve profitability

By:

Topps, James

Contributor(s):

Taylor, Glenn [Co-author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Kogan Page 2018 LondonDescription: xv, 269 p. Includes further readings, summary, reference and indexISBN:

9780749480622

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

658.87 T6M2

Summary: Buying, merchandising and the supply chain are inextricably linked. Product merchandisers play a key role within retail, as profits can be affected by how successfully they undertake their work. Merchandisers set prices to maximise profits and manage the performance of ranges, planning promotions and markdowns as necessary. They also oversee the delivery and distribution of stock and deal with suppliers. Their connection with and understanding of the supply chain is vital. Supported by theories, explanations and real-life examples, Managing the Retail Supply Chain looks at concepts and core themes that run across all sectors. Many businesses use a one-size-fits-all solution for any issues which arise, leading to big problems. Managing the Retail Supply Chain presents numerous examples of different business models adopted by a variety of companies. Covering basic principles of the retail supply chain, KPIs, merchandise planning and demand planning as well as omnichannel, vertical integration, on-shelf availability and e-commerce, Managing the Retail Supply Chain is an essential guide for anyone involved in or studying retail supply chains and merchandising. https://www.koganpage.com/product/managing-the-retail-supply-chain-9780749480622

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Ahmedabad General Stacks	Non-fiction	658.87 T6M2 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		201474

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Table of Content

• Section - 01: Introduction;
• Section - 02: Foundations of retail and supply chain and merchandising;
• Section - 03: Merchandise planning;
• Section - 04: Branch merchandising;
• Section - 05: Buying and sourcing;
• Section - 06: Logistics;
• Section - 07: Finance;
• Section - 08: Omni-channel retailing;
• Section - 09: Tools, reports and documents;
• Section - 10: Technology;
• Section - 11: Roles within supply chain and merchandising;
• Section - 12: Vertical integration and manufacturing;
• Section - 13: The fashion industry;
• Section - 14: Supermarket and food retail;
• Section - 15: Electronics retailing;
• Section - 16: Big ticket retailing;
• Section - 17: SME retail;
• Section - 18: Troubleshooting common issues in supply chain and merchandising;
• Section - 19: The future for supply chain and merchandising in retail;

Buying, merchandising and the supply chain are inextricably linked. Product merchandisers play a key role within retail, as profits can be affected by how successfully they undertake their work. Merchandisers set prices to maximise profits and manage the performance of ranges, planning promotions and markdowns as necessary. They also oversee the delivery and distribution of stock and deal with suppliers. Their connection with and understanding of the supply chain is vital. Supported by theories, explanations and real-life examples, Managing the Retail Supply Chain looks at concepts and core themes that run across all sectors.
Many businesses use a one-size-fits-all solution for any issues which arise, leading to big problems. Managing the Retail Supply Chain presents numerous examples of different business models adopted by a variety of companies. Covering basic principles of the retail supply chain, KPIs, merchandise planning and demand planning as well as omnichannel, vertical integration, on-shelf availability and e-commerce, Managing the Retail Supply Chain is an essential guide for anyone involved in or studying retail supply chains and merchandising.

https://www.koganpage.com/product/managing-the-retail-supply-chain-9780749480622

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